Angel Kissed Echeveria
#Echeveria
I asked this earlier a few days ago but haven't gotten any responses- I got this plant a week ago and the leaves have gotten shriveled, wrinkly and drooping. I tried cutting off the bad parts originally as another person told me to but it hasn't gotten any better, please help! New plant owner #
I asked this earlier a few days ago but haven't gotten any responses- I got this plant a week ago and the leaves have gotten shriveled, wrinkly and drooping. I tried cutting off the bad parts originally as another person told me to but it hasn't gotten any better, please help! New plant owner #
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Best Answer
@margerine The app isn’t always perfectly accurate and will learn from your input. Don’t fret!! It happens 💚 don’t give up, try again. I immediately killed my first succulent by overwatering because I had no idea what to do, but I watched tons of videos and read lots of articles on how to better care for them, then I tried again!
Many succulents will show signs of thirst with their leaves, they’ll become wrinkled so it’s a nice indication, but water them deeply when the soil is BONE dry. I like to put them in a tub of water and let them soak up the water for a while (and I gently pour some water into the top soil as they soak), but be sure to avoid getting water on the leaves as this can cause mildew. They need to be somewhere sunny and with good air circulation to avoid rot. Their pot needs drainage holes and the soil needs to be made for succulents/cacti, which means it’ll have rocks, perlite, sand… etc. in it to maximize the drainage abilities. If the plant was outside then it would probably need water more often, but inside it doesn’t because it doesn’t have the outdoor elements drying it out very quickly.
Echeverias are also light LOVERS, be sure to have it somewhere very bright to keep it from getting leggy.
I recommend checking out this basic succulent tips video: https://youtu.be/f8nsXcxySig?si=zQRQAncagR8gYYmM
And this one on how/when to water: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pMIhxQa1se
Many succulents will show signs of thirst with their leaves, they’ll become wrinkled so it’s a nice indication, but water them deeply when the soil is BONE dry. I like to put them in a tub of water and let them soak up the water for a while (and I gently pour some water into the top soil as they soak), but be sure to avoid getting water on the leaves as this can cause mildew. They need to be somewhere sunny and with good air circulation to avoid rot. Their pot needs drainage holes and the soil needs to be made for succulents/cacti, which means it’ll have rocks, perlite, sand… etc. in it to maximize the drainage abilities. If the plant was outside then it would probably need water more often, but inside it doesn’t because it doesn’t have the outdoor elements drying it out very quickly.
Echeverias are also light LOVERS, be sure to have it somewhere very bright to keep it from getting leggy.
I recommend checking out this basic succulent tips video: https://youtu.be/f8nsXcxySig?si=zQRQAncagR8gYYmM
And this one on how/when to water: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pMIhxQa1se
@itsjordan the app has been telling me every week or so- it's really hot where i live. I genuinely dont know what happened... I feel bad
Also, echeverias aren’t the most beginner friendly due to their light requirements. If you’d like some more beginner friendly recommendations for succulents, I really love the haworthia types!! They’re super resilient and hardy plants. Jades are also great. You just need to learn their watering preferences and put them somewhere with a good amount of light (but not too much direct harsh light). Water deeply once every 2-3 weeks depending on the size of the plant, and you’re golden! I’ve attached some photos of my plants that I recommend!
Zebra Haworthia, Fairy Washboard, Gollum Jade, and I don’t have one but regular jades are good too.
Zebra Haworthia, Fairy Washboard, Gollum Jade, and I don’t have one but regular jades are good too.
@itsjordan Thank you!! Should I just keep it there for a while and postpone the watering? I tried a different app and it said my plant was disease infected; is investing in Neem Oil and spraying it a good idea? I don't know how much to intervene 😅. Oh and, are droopy leaves/wrinkly like my plant right now a sign of overwatering or underwatering?
@margerine it doesn’t look disease infected, I don’t know about neem oil because I’ve never had an issue, but I know a lot of people on here like it.
At this stage, you may need to take it out of the pot completely and look at its roots to see if they’ve rotted. If they aren’t rotted then pluck off all those icky leaves and replant the plant in dry soil. If the roots are all rotted, it may be too severe to save, but you could try cutting the top of the plant off and replanting it, or do what I did with my first plant and pluck off all the leaves to try and propagate.
It can be kind of hard to explain through text, so I will include some resources for that stuff as well
Recovering rotted plant: https://youtu.be/E1hKceBYr3w?si=vJ0rX7GNZ5FFe3Gm
Propagation tips: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6gJFYC094pY
The signs of overwatering can be slightly different depending on how fast it’s taking place, but generally the signs are as follows:
-Yellow, translucent and plump leaves
-Mushy, soft, easily falls off leaves
-Blackened stem, roots, and/or leaves.
-Droopy appearance
Some of these signs may look like other things, so it’s important to consider the care of the plant as well. Since you may have been watering it too often, these signs would point to overwatered. Wrinkly leaves can be a sign of dehydration, but they’d also be more crinkly and the soil would be extremely dry.
At this stage, you may need to take it out of the pot completely and look at its roots to see if they’ve rotted. If they aren’t rotted then pluck off all those icky leaves and replant the plant in dry soil. If the roots are all rotted, it may be too severe to save, but you could try cutting the top of the plant off and replanting it, or do what I did with my first plant and pluck off all the leaves to try and propagate.
It can be kind of hard to explain through text, so I will include some resources for that stuff as well
Recovering rotted plant: https://youtu.be/E1hKceBYr3w?si=vJ0rX7GNZ5FFe3Gm
Propagation tips: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6gJFYC094pY
The signs of overwatering can be slightly different depending on how fast it’s taking place, but generally the signs are as follows:
-Yellow, translucent and plump leaves
-Mushy, soft, easily falls off leaves
-Blackened stem, roots, and/or leaves.
-Droopy appearance
Some of these signs may look like other things, so it’s important to consider the care of the plant as well. Since you may have been watering it too often, these signs would point to overwatered. Wrinkly leaves can be a sign of dehydration, but they’d also be more crinkly and the soil would be extremely dry.
@itsjordan Thank you so much! I already killed my first plant, I'm trying not to make this my second.
@margerine I understand, it’s very common with succulents because people think they need more care than they do. You’re already taking the right steps by looking for information! Watch some videos and read some articles about the different succulents, it’s really truly so helpful! 🌱 I wish you the best of luck, keep trying!!
I have tons of resources, a whole document about succulent care, so don’t be afraid to ask for some more help. Reach out to the community or you can @ me again 🙂
I have tons of resources, a whole document about succulent care, so don’t be afraid to ask for some more help. Reach out to the community or you can @ me again 🙂
Maybe water it less it looks overwatered. Wait until soil is completely dry until watering. Use distilled or rainwater to water